Add 35/42 and 6/25
35/42 + 6/25 is 161/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
35/42 = 35 × 25/42 × 25 = 875/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
6/25 = 6 × 42/25 × 42 = 252/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
875/1050 + 252/1050 = 875 + 252/1050 = 1127/1050 - 1127/1050 simplified gives 161/150
- So, 35/42 + 6/25 = 161/150
In mixed form: 111/150
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